Under the direction of Healthy Living leadership and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Tier 2 Yoga Instructor is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and engaging yoga classes. This position plays a key role in enhancing the quality, consistency, and growth of the YMCA's group fitness offerings, contributing to participant retention and program excellence.
Culture Statement
The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core principles. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose to love, serve and transform lives. Every day we show up to Lead with Love and Serve with Purpose.
We Love unconditionally – showing genuine care and concern for everyone, making each interaction meaningful and personal and ensuring every person feels valued, seen and welcomed. We elevate Hope – promoting optimism by offering encouragement and practical solutions to challenges. We act with Care & Compassion – listening attentively without judgment, responding with empathy, and creating a sense of belonging by uplifting and supporting those around us. We demonstrate Generosity – sharing our time, skills, and resources freely and with joy.
We walk in Grace – showing patience and kindness, even in difficult moments. We ignite Faith – staying grounded in our mission, principles and purpose, inspiring others to trust in what is possible. Demonstrating consistency in our actions, helping others see how their efforts align with a greater purpose. We treasure Honesty – communicating openly and truthfully, admitting mistakes when they occur, and honoring commitments. We honor Humility – leading with a servant's heart by prioritizing the needs of others above our own. We live with Joy – celebrating small and big wins alike, inspiring connection and shared joy. We offer Respect – addressing everyone by name and honoring diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We value Responsibility – performing every task timely with diligence and excellence and holding ourselves accountable by openly evaluating our performance. We engage in Service – going above and beyond in serving others by anticipating needs and delivering exceptional experiences.
Essential Functions
• Design and lead inclusive, safe, and effective yoga sessions aligned with current exercise physiology standards.
• Foster community by engaging with members before and after class to build relationships and encourage retention.
• Maintain at least 60% class attendance and support participant growth through consistent, high quality instruction.
• Teach a minimum of 8 classes per month, including at least one sub class, while starting and ending sessions on time.
• Ensure a clean, organized studio environment and proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Accurately record attendance and report participation trends as required.
• Support YMCA outreach and fundraising initiatives through active program participation.
• Comply with all branch emergency procedures and safety protocols.
• Attend staff meetings and complete continuing education aligned with YMCA and personal development goals.
• Model the YMCA mission and values through professional conduct and commitment to service excellence
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
• Completion of all required YMCA of Greater Charlotte trainings by specified deadlines.
• Minimum of 5 years (500+ hours) of yoga teaching experience.
• Current Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) certification, OR ACE Group Exercise or Personal
Training certification with Yoga Alliance-approved continuing education for renewal.
• Passion for helping others achieve holistic wellness through yoga.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with a strong sense of initiative.
• Positive, outgoing personality with the ability to foster trust and connection with members.
• Demonstrated professionalism and enthusiasm in all teaching and engagement efforts.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to promote classes and engage new participants.
• Flexible schedule availability to accommodate client and class needs.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Working Conditions
• Availability to teach classes at various times, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to remain alert and active while walking, standing, and moving for extended periods.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids due to the shared fitness environment.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, including moving and storing equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, stretching, and spotting participants in a dynamic class setting.
• Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies with visual, auditory, and physical acuity.
• May require prolonged periods of data entry or screen usage for class tracking and communications.
Competencies
1 ENGAGING COMMUNITY: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is
community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
2 COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that
engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
3 FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE: Executes superior technical skills for the role
4 EMOTIONAL MATURITY: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations